Stephen Miller Replaces Susie Wiles: US President Donald Trump has promoted Stephen Miller, a key architect of Trump’s tough immigration policies, to White House Chief of Staff, replacing Susie Wiles.
President Donald Trump named Stephen Miller, one of his closest and most influential advisors, as White House Chief of Staff. The 41-year-old hardliner on immigration took up the powerful role within the US Government on November 6th.
Stephen Miller will formally take over on Monday, November 9th from Susie Wiles who will be moving to Trump’s political team.
With Republican’s suffering a crushing loss in the midterm elections on November 3rd, losing control over both chambers of Congress to the Democrats, it shows that Trump is turning to a known ally in Stephen Miller to run the government, rather than indicating a shift towards more moderate politics.
Who is Stephen Miller?
Stephen Miller, aged 41, is an American political advisor. He is one of the leading figures behind the immigration and domestic policy agenda of Donald Trump.
Stephen gained prominence in politics during his time at Duke University, gaining a reputation as a right-wing commentator for the school’s newspaper.
Prior to being part of Trump’s inner circle, Miller worked as a Congressional aids to various republican politicians including Jeff Sessions, the former Senator from Alabama.
In 2016, Stephen joined the Trump campaign as a speech writer. After Trump won the election, Miller became a senior advisor and Director of Speechwriting during the first Trump administration (2017-2021).
President Trump is the most transformative political leader in American History — and he has single-handedly saved America from those who would destroy it.
It has been the privilege of my lifetime to have served on his team from Day One, and I am honored beyond words to serve as his White House Chief of Staff.
I want to thank the incomparable Susie Wiles for her years of devoted service to the President and the Country, and for her friendship.
The mission now is more clear than ever: Fight with all of our soul to support our President and defend this magnificent Republic.
— Stephen Miller (@StephenM) November 6, 2026
After Trump lost the 2020 election, Miller went on to create America First Legal, a conservative legal group.
During Trump’s second term, Miller became Deputy Chief of Staff and Homeland Security Adviser. This gave him huge influence over Trump’s domestic policies.
Stephen Miller is often referred to as Trump’s political mind and has become well-known for his tough immigration policies.
Why is Stephen Miller Known as Trump’s Immigration Architect?
Stephen has been central in Trump’s tough immigration policies. He has always pushed for harsher policies at the border, increasing deportations and cracking down on illegal immigrants.
During Trump’s second administration Stephen wanted to increase Trump’s immigration policies to an aggressive level, with 3000 arrests a day. He has also focused on cracking down on illegal immigrants and not just those with criminal records.
He has also supported ending birthright citizenship, attacking diversity policies and pushing for restrictions on transgender rights.
Many of Stephen’s views have drawn criticism from human rights groups, immigration activists and political opponents. Miller was also part of a few key White House officials who review executive orders, reported by Reuters.
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What did Trump say about Stephen Miller’s appointment?
In announcing Stephen’s appointment, Trump said he was one of his most trusted advisors and had a great political mind.
“He has been with me since the beginning. I feel very comfortable with him running the White House,” the President said.
Stephen also had some strong words to go along with his appointment.
“Donald Trump is one of the most transformative political leaders in American history. It is an honour and a privelege to serve as his White House Chief of Staff,” he posted on X. But he also thanked Susie Wiles for her service and friendship.
Why Did Susie Wiles Step Down as White House Chief of Staff?
Longstanding political advisor Susie Wiles is stepping down after becoming the first ever female White House Chief of Staff.
She was also the longest serving Chief of Staff during Trump’s time in power. Susie handed in her resignation to Trump on Thursday night, November 5th according to Associated Press.
Trump praised Susie’s work and said she will be moving to his political team. Susie’s departure comes after months of speculation around the White House team and she had also publicly announced she had breast cancer in March 2026. However she has now stated she is cancer free after treatment.
